Pulitzer Prize for local reporting of spot news (team coverage), presented to staff of The Times for coverage of the Northridge earthquake, 1994, general news reporting (team coverage), presented to San Jose Mercury News staff for coverage of Loma Prieta earthquake, 1990.

Associated Press News Executive Council, second place in public service for "Safety and Budget Woes Plague L.A.'s Subways," 1994.

Los Angeles Times Editorial Award for best beat coverage, 1994. Presented for articles on Metropolitan Transportation Authority and construction of the metro rail system.